Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings
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08 - Architecture, engineering, and related trades

04. - Architecture and related services

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals for professional practice in the various architecture-related fields and focus on the study of related aesthetic and socioeconomic aspects of the built environment.

04.09 - Architectural sciences and technology

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 04.0901 to 04.0999.

04.0901 - Architectural technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to assist architects in developing plans and related documentation and in performing architectural office services. These programs include courses in architectural drafting, computer-assisted drafting and design, construction methods and materials, environmental systems, building codes and standards, structural principles, cost estimation, planning documentation, visual communication skills, display production, and architectural office management.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • architectural construction technology
    • architectural design and technology
    • architectural design technician
    • architectural design technology
    • architectural technician
    • architectural technologist
    • architectural technology
    • architectural technology and design
    • architecture design and technology

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • architectural and building technology(04.0902)
    • architectural design(04.0202)
    • architectural drafting(15.1303)
    • architectural engineering(14.0401)
    • architectural engineering technology(15.0101)
    • naval architecture(14.2201)
    • naval architecture technology(15.9999)
    • real estate development(04.1001)
04.0902 - Architectural and building sciences/technology (BArch, BA, BS, BSc, MArch, MA, MS, MSc, DArch, PhD)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the application of advanced technology to building design and construction, retrofitting existing buildings, and efficient operation of buildings, including lighting and daylight design, acoustics, solar design, building conservation, and energy-conscious design. These programs include courses in architecture, building technology, civil and structural engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental control systems, sustainability, and computer tools and applications.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • architectural and building sciences
    • architectural and building technology
    • building science

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • architectural engineering technology(15.0101)
    • architectural science(04.0201)
    • architectural technology(04.0901)
    • construction engineering(14.3301)
04.0999 - Architectural sciences and technology, other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Architectural sciences and technology.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • other architectural sciences and technology

    All examples

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